Pura Ulun Danu Bratan (Ulun Danu Bratan Temple), The Place Of Worship At The Edge Of Lake (Chapter II)
Narrated in
Babad Mengwi (The Book Of Mengwi) I Gusti Agung Putu as the founder of Mengwi Kingdom has
established a beautiful temple on the southwest side of
Lake Beratan before he founded Taman Ayun Temple which is currently
located in Mengwi. Since the
construction of Pura Ulun Danu has been completed, it is said that
Mengwi Kingdom becomes peaceful, prosperous because
Bratan Lake can be used for irrigation purposes of community farm. The king of Mengwi Kingdom was finally dubbed the title of "I Gusti Agung Sakti", or a great king, magic, and wise.
According to the myths believed by local people, it is said that Lake Beratan where Ulun Danu temple was once the largest and widest lake on the Island of the Gods. But at one time there was a catastrophic earthquake devastated to finally split Lake Bratan into three parts, among others, Lake Bratan itself, Lake Tamblingan, and the last is Lake Buyan. The three lakes are located close together.
The naming of the word "Bratan" itself is taken from the word Brata which in Balinese language has the meaning of self-control by closing the nine holes of life. In addition, the word "Brata" can also be found in the term "Tapa Brata" or a meditation ritual or meditation while keeping silence. Tapa Brata is usually held at Nyepi Day celebration for Hindus to clean themselves and achieve tranquility in order to blend with nature and can interact with Sang Hyang Widi.
According to the myths believed by local people, it is said that Lake Beratan where Ulun Danu temple was once the largest and widest lake on the Island of the Gods. But at one time there was a catastrophic earthquake devastated to finally split Lake Bratan into three parts, among others, Lake Bratan itself, Lake Tamblingan, and the last is Lake Buyan. The three lakes are located close together.
The naming of the word "Bratan" itself is taken from the word Brata which in Balinese language has the meaning of self-control by closing the nine holes of life. In addition, the word "Brata" can also be found in the term "Tapa Brata" or a meditation ritual or meditation while keeping silence. Tapa Brata is usually held at Nyepi Day celebration for Hindus to clean themselves and achieve tranquility in order to blend with nature and can interact with Sang Hyang Widi.
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